“ is it good when a hot hatch’s best point is low running costs?”

THE COOPER S WAS A SOGGY effort and this isn’t any better. You can forgive a hot hatch appalling ride but when it’s on top of a transmission that’s hard to gel with, an uninspiring soundtrack and impr

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LOOKING for some cheap fun this summer? If you’re in the market for an open-topped car that’s affordable to buy and run, fun to drive, and stylish into the bargain, the MINI Convertible Mk3 might be t

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